Embedded Android Developer - Audio

General Motors; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Markham is seeking a skilled Embedded Software Developer to lead technical solutions and software development for advanced vehicle systems. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in embedded/mobile platforms with strong skills in C, C++, and Java. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare and retirement savings options.

Benefits

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan contribution

Vehicle Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in embedded/mobile platform development.
• Strong grasp of algorithms and data structures.
• Experience in developing and maintaining existing software.
• Knowledge of testing embedded system firmware.
• Capable of performing complex diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Leads technical solutions for current and new programs.
• Conduct complex design analysis.
• Document software development process clearly.
• Collaborate using Scrum/Agile methods.

Skills

Object-oriented software development

Knowledge of algorithms and data structures

Experience with large code bases

Development in C, C++, Java

Experience with SCM tools

Scrum/Agile development experience

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills for teamwork

Tools

GIT

JIRA

Jenkins

Job description

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Markham Elevation Centre (MEC) three times per week, at minimum.

About Us

At General Motors, we envision a future characterized by zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion. We are pioneering the next generation of vehicle compute platforms, revolutionizing automotive software development, and integrating seamless connections between cloud and edge resources. Join us as we lead the way towards a sustainable and safe automotive future.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Leads and generates technical solutions including specifying of requirements, functional decomposition, analysis, development and testing for current, new and major programs

• Lead development of software system team design content and software anomaly corrections.

• Performs complex design analysis

• Specifies and balances system requirements

• Provide, communicate, and support common best practices among software community

• Performs as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for at least one platform or application component

• Contribute as a designer and developer to design, code, and release software for an Android / multi-process RTOS OS such as QNX or Yocto-Based Linux

• Participate in the implementation of the Vehicle Audio Control Service Participate in improving and maintaining existing Infotainment Software

• Participate in feature requirements analysis and test-case design review Participate in feature prototyping, testing, and refinement

• Participate in improving and tailoring existing drivers, stack and applications to our needs

• Provide clear and complete documentation based on the definition of the software development process Collaborate with other engineers by using Scrum/Agile development process.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing applications or middleware for embedded/mobile platforms or in similar field Object-oriented

• software development experience with a solid grasp of algorithms and data structures

• Experience working with large code bases, developing entirely new code and maintaining existing code

• Knowledge of test development and testing of embedded system firmware Software platform development experience, such as Linux and Android platform Commercial software development experience in C, C++, Java

• Experience with SCM tools, GIT, JIRA, Jenkins, etc.

• Experience of Scrum/Agile software development process

• Ability to perform complex diagnostic and investigation based on limited information Creative, discipline, strong sense of responsibility, delivery and schedule commitment

• Very good oral and written communication skills

• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively in a geographically dispersed team

What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)

• 2+ years of hands-on development experience with Android/AOSP components, frameworks and architecture (such as Apps, Application Framework, Multimedia, etc.)

• Working experience with Mobile Platforms/Services and Apps, CarPlay, and Android Auto Working experience in firmware development Working experience with Audio Frameworks such as aaudio, alsa, android audio stack Familiar with Android development toolkit, test frameworks and process

• Working experience with DSP Development Environments (Hexagon, AudioWeaver, etc).

• Experience with HAL Development Experience in developing automotive infotainment solutions Experience in automotive and/or portable consumer electronic devices

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILLNEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.

• Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.

• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.

• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.